NJ Transit issued five cancellation alerts Tuesday afternoon affecting four North Jersey Coast Line trains between Bay Head and Long Branch, with substitute bus service provided on several runs.

NEW JERSEY — NJ Transit canceled multiple North Jersey Coast Line trains Tuesday afternoon because of mechanical problems, disrupting service between Bay Head and Long Branch.

The agency posted five separate cancellation notices, though one was an updated alert for the same train, leaving four distinct trains canceled.

Four Trains Taken Out of Service

Train No. 4360, the 3 p.m. departure from Bay Head scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 3:39 p.m., was canceled because of mechanical issues. Riders were directed to Train No. 4366, departing Bay Head at 3:59 p.m.

Train No. 4351, scheduled to leave Long Branch at 4:26 p.m. and arrive in Bay Head at 5:06 p.m., was also canceled. NJ Transit later issued a second notice for the same train and directed passengers to Train No. 4355, departing Long Branch at 5:15 p.m.

Train No. 4372, the 5:30 p.m. departure from Bay Head scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 6:10 p.m., was canceled, with substitute bus service provided.

Train No. 4367, scheduled to leave Long Branch at 7:10 p.m. and arrive in Bay Head at 7:50 p.m., was also canceled. Substitute buses were provided for that run as well.

Mechanical Problems Disrupt Evening Commute

All four cancellations were attributed to mechanical issues.

The service disruptions affected commuters traveling along the Jersey Shore during the afternoon and evening rush, with some passengers required to wait for later trains or use replacement buses.

NJ Transit riders can check current service conditions through the agency’s official rail alerts before heading to stations.